Daimon
A masculine Greek name meaning "divine power" or "spirit guide".
Name Census estimates that about 762 living Americans carry the first name Daimon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daimon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daimon births was 2003 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daimon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
762
~ 1 in 449,809 Americans
Peak year
2003
33 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,144
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Daimon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daimon from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 221 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daimon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daimon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daimons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daimon
The name Daimon originates from ancient Greek and has its roots in the word "daimon," which means "spirit" or "divine power." This name was commonly used in ancient Greece and the surrounding regions during the classical period, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
In Greek mythology, the term "daimon" referred to a supernatural being or a spirit that could be benevolent or malevolent, and it was believed to influence the lives of humans. Daimons were often associated with specific individuals, places, or activities, and they were revered and honored through various rituals and offerings.
The name Daimon appears in several ancient Greek texts, including the works of philosophers like Plato and Aristotle. Plato, in his dialogue "Symposium," discussed the concept of daimons as intermediaries between gods and mortals, acting as guides and protectors.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Daimon can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Xenophon, who lived from around 430 BCE to 354 BCE. Xenophon mentioned a man named Daimon in his work "Hellenica," which chronicled the events of the Peloponnesian War.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daimon. One such figure was Daimon of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Socrates and is known for his contributions to the field of geometry.
Another prominent figure with the name Daimon was Daimon of Athens, a Greek poet and musician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was renowned for his skill in composing lyric poetry and was celebrated for his works during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Daimon appears as a character in the epic poem "The Argonautica" by Apollonius of Rhodes, written in the 3rd century BCE. In this work, Daimon is depicted as a skilled helmsman who accompanied Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Additionally, the name Daimon was associated with the ancient Greek city of Daimones, located in the region of Arcadia. This city was known for its connection to the worship of Pan, the god of shepherds and flocks, and it was believed to be a place where daimons resided.
While the name Daimon has its origins in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used in various forms across different cultures and languages over time, reflecting the enduring influence of Greek mythology and philosophy on Western civilization.
People
Daimon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daimon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daimon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daimon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 762 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daimon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 449,809 US residents.
Is Daimon a common name?
We classify Daimon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 784 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daimon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daimon was 2003, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daimon is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daimon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daimon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.